Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,038, William Forsee, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Forster, William
S. 31, 038
CONTENTS

25334
Kentucky
William Forsee
Franklin the State of Kentucky who was a sergeant in the com commanded by Captain Hughes of the regt commanded by Col. Randolph in the Virginia line for 6 months private 6 " " " Sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll of Penstons at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Decr 1833 and then Rev Johnson W16
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 125,00 Pension allowance ending March 25 00 $150,00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Don Boyd Clerk Book 8 Vol 7 Page 9

State of Kentucky, Franklin county set.
On this 22 o day of January 1833, personally appeared before the following justices; to wit: Henry Comstock, James Shannon, Alexander D. Dandridge, S. Brocksmith & John Thompson composing the county court of Franklin now in session, William Forsee, a resident of the county of Franklin and State of Kentucky, aged seventy five years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June the 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein after stated, to wit; He entered the service of the United States in the month of May 1780, under the command of Capt. Robert Hughs; that he resided in Powhatan

county in the state of Virginia, when he entered the service; that he entered as a volunteer, and marched from Powhatan county to Williamsburg, where Gen. Charles Scott assumed the command as brigadier general; that he marched from Williamsburg to Yorktown, under the command of General Thomas Nelson; that he remained in the service above three months at this time.
That he again entered the service in the month of February 1781 under the command of captain Robert Haigh , the Regiment being commanded by col. Edmund Randolph; that he marched from Powhatan county to Williamsburg and from thence to Yorktown, and was in the service upwards of three  two months at this time which was his second tour.
That he again entered the service in the summer of 1781, under Capt. Isaac Porter, the Regiment being commanded by col. Robert Haigh , General Thomas Nelson.

Regiment being commanded by Col. Robert Goode; that they marched war Petersburg; that from Petersburg, the company to which this affiant was attached, was ordered to take charge of all the boats from the Point of Fork to Westham on James River; that he was in the service at Petersburg and guarding the boats about six months; during which time he acted as second sergeant in Capt Isaac Porter's company.
He has no documentary evidence in his possession of his service, nor does he know of any person living who can prove his service except John Porter of Surry County who served with him in several tours. He hereby relinquishes every
claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any agency in the United States.
William Horner

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Question put to the applicant by the Court.
Where and in what year were you born? Answer: I was born in Virginia, in in Cumberland  Powhatan afterwards Powhatan  then  branch county, on the 24 th of June 1758.
Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? Ans. I have a memorandum which I took from the records of the Prot. estant church where my age was recorded, which makes the day of my birth the day and year afore- said.
Where were you living when called into the service; where have you lived since the revolution

and where are you now living? Ans. I lived, when called into the service, in Cumberland, now Powhatan County, Virginia, where he remained until 1807, when he removed to Kentucky, and settled in Franklin County, where he has resided ever since and still resides.
How were you called into the service? were you drafted? or did you volunteer? or were you a substitute? and if so for whom? Ans. I went several times as volunteer and was several times drafted.
State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops when you, serv d such continental and and militia Regiments as you can recollect

Answer. There were regulars at Williamsburg, and they had a sham fight with the militia and shot some bullets and a ramrod and wounded one of the militia with the ramrod, which put a stop to the sham fight.
But I do not recollect the names of the regular officers. I know General Charles Scott Colonel Randolph. I do not recollect the names of others.
Did you receive a discharge, and if so where is it?
Ans. I never received a discharge.
State the names of some of the persons in your present neighbourhood, to whom you are acquainted and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution. I state as persons to whom I am known in my

present neighbourhood, the follow- ing persons; to wit: Revered William Hickman. Henry Wingate Esqr. Lewis Sanders Jr John Huff and Joseph Belt.
We William Hickman a clergyman residing in Franklin County Kentucky and Henry Wingate Lewis Sanders John Huff and Joseph Belt hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Forster who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration. That we believe and William Forster to be seventy four years of age. That he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Wm. Hickman Jr H. Wingate Lewis Sanders Jr John Huff Jos. J. Belt
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that William Hickman Jr who has signed the preceding certifi- cate is a clergyman residing in Franklin County and that

To Wingate, Lewis Sanders, Jr. John H. Craig and Joseph J. Bell. Who have subscribed the same are residents in the County aforesaid and are Credible persons that their statements are entitled to Credit.
I Alexander H. Kennicott Clerk of the County Court of Franklin County Pa. do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Force for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & seal of office this 5th day of Feby 1833.
A. H. Kennicott Clerk
John H. Craig

31038 Ray  INVALID.
File No. 31,038
William Horsee
Sergt Rev War
Act: June 7 32
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 141
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Kentucky Grant and County Sec
This day, John Bryant, a resident citizen of Grant and County, in the State of Kentucky, aged 74 years, personally came before me Isaac H. Lyons a Justice of the Peace for said County, and as such one of the Judges of the Grant and County Court, and made oath, that he is well acquainted with William Forsee, a resident of Franklin County, Kentucky, who has signed the foregoing declaration for a pension. That he was acquainted with S t William Forsee whilst he resided in Cumberland County in the State of Virginia, and knows that said William Forsee was a soldier of the Revolution. He states that he served in the same company, with S t Forsee in the tour mentioned in his declaration in 1780 under command of Capt Robert Hughes. That he also served with him in the campaign commanded by Capt Isaac Porter in the year 1781. This affiant further states that he has read the declaration of S t Forsee, and knows that the services therein mentioned were rendered by S t Forsee, and that in each of those expeditions, he demeaned & conducted himself as a good soldier. He also states that he has a perfect recollection, that S t Forsee acted as a sergeant, as he has stated.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 14 th day of February 1833.
John Bryant
Isaac H. Lyons J.P.
This day Simon H. Anderson, a resident of Grant and County in the State of Kentucky, also came before me, J. H. Lyons, J.P.

and made oath - That he is well ac- quainted with John Bryant, who has subscribed the foregoing affidavit - That said Bryant has long been a resident of Lyons and County, and is an old and respected citizen, whose character for veracity and honesty, is fair and res- pectable - That he believes said Bry- ant to be 74 years of age, and also knows that he has filled several offices of honor and trust in said County -
Given to before me this 14 th July 1853 -
Simon H. Anderson
Isaac H. Myers J. P.
State of Kentucky Lyons and County -
I Isaac H. Myers a Justice of the Peace for said County and State, and as such one of the Judges of the Lyons and County court, do hereby certify - That I am well ac- quainted with John Bryant who has signed the preceding affidavit - That he has long been a resident of Lyons and County of great respectability - and I concur in the opinion expressed in the affidavit of Simon H. Anderson in relation to his age, and skill as a mason -
Given under my hand this 14 th July 1853.
Isaac H. Myers J. P.

State of Kentucky } Set Garrard County }
I James H Fletcher clerk of the County court for the County aforesaid do certify that Isaac M Wynn whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace & as such one of the Judges of the County court, duly commissioned and qualified as such. Of free faith and credit is and ought to be given all his official acts in which. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand as clerk of said court and caused the seal of the court of which I am clerk to be hereunto affixed at my office in Lancaster this 14 th day of February 1833. and 57 th year of American
Independence
James H Fletcher clk

State of Kentucky
Office of Secretary of State.
I Lewis Sanders Secretary of the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Isaac M. Myers who has signed his name to the foregoing certificates was at the date thereof and now is a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Larreard & State aforesaid Comprehended & acting as such and that Alexander H. Bennett and James A. Setchell are respectively Clerks of the Counties They certify themselves and were so at the date of their several certificates, and that the certificates of said Isaac M. Myers, A. H. Bennett and J. A. Setchell are severally in due form of Law & that full faith and credit is given to each of their acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and caused the Seal of the State aforesaid to be here to affixed. Given under my hand at Frankfort this 19 th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three and in the 41 st year of the commonwealth.
L. Sanders S. G. Secretary of State
Hon. Solomon P. Hays Frankfort Ky Hon. J. A. Setchell Frankfort Ky Hon. A. H. Bennett Frankfort Ky

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appm Horse Kentucky.
From 1780 private & Sergt 1 year. Pa 6 mths. $20. — Sergt 6 mths. 30. — $50. —
L. Saunders Jr Frankfort.
Hon: R. M. Johnson

State of Kentucky } Geo Franklin County } 3
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the peace for the county and state aforesaid, William Frazier who being duly sworn deposits and saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned mentioned in his foregoing declaration hereto annexed, heretofore forwarded on to the war department for the purpose of obtaining a pension & which hath been returned to him because of his failure to speak with precision as to the time of his service, from some reflection since which he is now able to say with confidence, that he served a greater length of time than stated in his said declar- ation - he is positive he served 3 three months as

under Captain Hughes, on his first Campaign that he served more than three months on the second service or tour under the same - and that he served more than six months under Captain Isaac Porter, as stated in his said Declaration - and in the Capain this state & therein, for all which he claims a pension. William Forsee
Sworn to and subscribed by the said William Forsee before me this 14 th day of December 1833 -
H. Winigate Jr State of Kentucky S Yt I Lewis Sanders Jr Secretary of the State do hereby certify that Henry Winigate who has subscribed his name to the certificate of oath was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in & for Franklin County & State of Kentucky, duly commissioned & acting as such, & that full faith & credit are given to his acts as such. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of the said State to be affixed. Given under my hand this 14 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three & in the 42 nd year of the Commonwealth L Sanders Jr Secy of State